HYMN # 14 (Cong. songbook) "Here We Have Gathered"
OPENING WORDS AND CANDLELIGHTING
From many places, many stories and many walks of life, we have come
to be with each other this morning in this place of sanctuary. We light
this candle to symbolize the light and warmth of the community that we
make together.
UNISON AFFIRMATION
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
OFFERTORY
CHILDREN'S STORY-- The Wizard of Christchurch
ANTHEM
SONG "As We Leave This Friendly Place"
FIRST READING (Doug)
from The Discourses of Epictetus
SECOND READING (Deb)
from Your Money or Your
Life by Joe Domnguez and Vicki Robin
ANTHEM
MEDITATION
Consider the lillies of the field. They toil not, neither to they spin.
And yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed
like one of these. [Matthew 6:28-29]
HYMN
SERMON "Surplus, Simplicity, and Community"
HYMN "Simple Gifts"
CLOSING WORDS
In the words of the Tao Te Ching
"Be content with what you have;
rejoice in the way things are.
When you realize that there is nothing lacking,
the whole world belongs to you."